I am working exclusively with a well established fresh produce business to appoint a Head of Compensation and Benefits. This is a senior reward role within a fast paced, operational environment with a large and diverse workforce. The business operates across multiple sites and employs a mix of operational, seasonal, technical and commercial teams. They are looking for a reward leader who understands how to balance competitiveness, compliance and cost in a margin sensitive sector.The RoleReporting into the HR Director you will take full ownership of compensation and benefits across the business. This includes strategy, delivery and governance, with strong visibility at Executive level.You will play a key role in ensuring reward structures support attraction and retention in a challenging labour market, while remaining practical and commercially grounded.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and develop the compensation and benefits strategy across the organisationLead salary structures, job architecture, grading and benchmarking across all populationsManage annual pay review and bonus processes, including operational and seasonal workforcesDesign and govern incentive schemes aligned to performance, productivity and marginEnsure compliance with UK employment, tax and regulatory requirementsAct as a trusted reward advisor to the Executive team, providing clear and data led insightOversee benefits provision, supplier management and cost controlLead pay equity, transparency and reporting activi